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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.45, 945.58 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.45, 945.58 and 240.34 is: 360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.45 : 945.58 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.45/945.58 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.45x = 945.58 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.45x = 227,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,260.70/630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.47

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